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An aftershock is an earthquake that comes after another, larger earthquake often within a few days.
Darien Renner
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∙ 14y agoWiki User
∙ 12y agoa fore shock before the big main earth quake and an after shock is another earthquake that happens after the main earthquake some times the go on for days even weeks
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∙ 13y agoAn aftershock is an earthquake that comes after another, larger earthquake often within a few days.
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What are minor earthquakes before large earthquakes called?
They are called aftershocks. Some may be called tremors.
How many aftershocks were their in the Chile earthquake?
More than 100 aftershocks.
Why arent aftershocks in the same place as the earthquake?
Aftershocks don't occur in the same place since the pressure right there has alreadybeen relieved.
What are 3 facts about earthquakes?
Top 10 Facts About Earthquakes! Earthquakes usually happen on the edge of tectonic plates. ... Earthquakes occur when the plates get stuck but keep trying to move! ... Before an earthquake foreshocks might occur. ... After an earthquake aftershocks are likely to happen. ... The shockwaves that travel through the ground are called seismic waves.
What are four ways the earthquakes cause damage?
It is Tsunamis, Aftershocks, Liquefaction, and Shaking.
What two measurements are taken during and after an earthquake?
An foreshocks and aftershocks
Was there foreshocks or afterscocks in the japan earthquake in march 2011?
Yes, major foreshocks preceded the earthquake on 11th March 2011 and major aftershocks succeeded the earthquake. There were hundreds of aftershocks of varying intensities, one even as great as 8 on the Richter scale causing a 10 meter tsunami.
Do earthquakes have a little shake before the big earthquake?
Yes, earthquakes can have foreshocks, which are smaller earthquakes that occur before the main event. These foreshocks can help seismologists to predict the likelihood and intensity of an upcoming larger earthquake.
Compare and contrast aftershocks and foreshocks?
An aftershock is a small earthquake that follows the main earthquake, while a foreshock is a small earthquake that often precedes, leads to, a major earthquake.
What are smaller earthquakes called that immediately follow a major earthquake?
earthquakes that immediately follow a major earthquake are called "aftershocks" as to small earthquakes before large earthquakes are called "foreshocks".
Do small tremors occur after an earthquake?
An earthquake is caused by 'plates' in the ground shifting and moving. and after a major shift there might be a small aftershock witch is when the 'plates' in the ground move slightly as they are going back into place
Were there any warnings about the 2007 Gisborne earthquake in New Zealand in 2007?
It is not possible to issue warnings about earthquakes at present as they cannot be predicted with current knowledge.It is hoped that in the future, warnings will be able to be issued for some types of earthquakes that have foreshocks (smaller earthquakes that happen before the major quake). There is no mention of foreshocks for the Gisborne 2007 quake on the Geonet website. There were aftershocks. See the related links.
Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur .?
Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur
What are minor earthquakes before large earthquakes called?
They are called aftershocks. Some may be called tremors.
Do hurricanes have aftershocks?
No. Aftershocks are a phenomenon that occur only with earthquakes.
How many aftershocks happened in Haiti after the earthquake?
52 aftershocks.
Are there going to be aftershocks of the tornado?
Tornadoes don't have aftershocks, earthquakes do.
